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AppointmentsRoutine appointments may now be booked on the day, there are also some appointments available for the next day and up to 2 weeks in advance although if requested by your doctor you may book further in advance. Emergency appointments are booked the same day. Reception is open from 8.00am Monday to Friday - Telephone 0121 465 5739

Out of Hours Call:

0121 465 5739 Our out of hours service is provided by NHS 111. When the surgery is closed, by ringing the surgery telephone number, you will asked to telephone NHS 111 this is a free telephone number.

Cancelling your AppointmentIf you are unable to attend an appointment with one of the doctors or nurses, please telephone or use the link at the bottom of this page to cancel your appointment.

Sharing Data with the National Database

( NHS SPINE )

Do you want to share your medical information with the national database ?

Please find out more at the surgery with regards to this or pickup a leaflet from reception.

Clinics & Services

Antenatal and Postnatal CarePlease confirm your pregnancy with the practice receptionist, who will inform the community midwife who will then contact you.

Childhood and Routine Vaccinations Are you up to date with your immunisation? Ask the nurse.

Well Baby and Child Development ChecksA planned programme of developmental checks is provided up to the age of five. The community health visitor runs some clinics.

Family PlanningWe provide a full range of contraceptive services, including coil (IUD), cap (diaphragm) fitting and Implanon fittings. Make an appointment with the doctor.

Cervical Smears Cervical smears are recommended routinely every three years for all women between the age of 25 and 50 years and from 50 to 65 every five years. (except those who have had a hysterectomy).

Asthma Clinic - See the nurse or a doctor.

Diabetic Clinic - See the nurse or a doctor.

High Blood Pressure and Angina Clinic - See the nurse or a doctor.

Immunisation for Foreign TravelPlease see the nurse at least 10 weeks before the intended date of travel.

Minor OperationsCertain surgical procedures are carried out within the medical centre in our well equipped treatment room. See the doctor for assessment first.

Advice on ImmunisationWe strongly recommend that all children and babies are immunised against diphtheria, tetanus, polio, MMR and HIB. Thankfully, these serious illnesses are rarely seen nowadays due to the high uptake of vaccination.

Whooping cough (pertussis) causes a very distressing illness with severe prolonged coughing and can cause permanent lung damage. Risk from this vaccination has been greatly overstated in the past. We strongly recommend that all babies have this vaccination along with their other baby jabs, unless there is a clear medical contraindication. If you have any worries or queries about any aspect of your child’s immunisation please ask the doctor or nurses.

FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC

We are no longer able to offer sexual health screening here at The Dove Medical Practice.

If you need this service you can ring Umbrella on 0121 237 5700 for an appointment.

Health Promotion

We encourage all our patients to share the responsibility for their health, both in preventing disease and in treating existing diseases. Prevention really is better than cure. Many serious diseases can be prevented by a healthy lifestyle and without the need for drugs.

Please feel free to discuss general health and ask for advice. Below are some of the ways you can help to live, not only a longer, but also a fitter and more enjoyable life.

Smoking This is the single largest preventable cause of ill health in the country. It is a major cause of cancer, heart attacks, angina and chest disease. If you would like advice and help in giving up, please ask.

Diet A healthy diet not only helps control weight, but also reduces cholesterol and helps prevent heart attacks. Ask the nurse for advice.

Exercise Regular exercise helps prevent heart disease as well as reducing weight and making you feel better. If you are overweight or out of shape please ask for advice before starting vigorous exercise.

Blood PressureHigh blood pressure can in the long term increase risk of heart attacks and strokes. Reducing blood pressure can reduce these risks. Treatment does not always require tablets. All adults are advised to have their blood pressure checked at least every five years. If you have not had yours checked recently, please ask the nurse or doctor.

Travel Information

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required. There is further information about countries and vaccinations required on the links below

It is important to make this initial appointment as early as possible - at least 10 weeks before you travel - as a second appointment will be required with the practice nurse to actually receive the vaccinations. These vaccines have to be ordered as they are not a stock vaccine. Your second appointment needs to be at least 2 weeks before you travel to allow the vaccines to work.

Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.

Travel Health Questionnaire

To help us offer the appropriate advice, please fill out the online form before coming to see the nurse.